Dad Hat Shenanigans: The Unfiltered Truth of Being a Dad

About Dad Hat Shenanigans: The Unfiltered Truth of Being a Dad

Dad Hat Shenanigans: The Unfiltered Truth of Being a Dad" is a no-holds-barred podcast where dads gather to talk openly and honestly about fatherhood. From the laughter-filled moments to the tough times, this show covers all the "hats" a dad wears in the lives of his kids—protector, provider, mentor, and more. With candid conversations, heartfelt stories, and of course, plenty of dad jokes, each episode brings a fresh perspective on the joys and challenges of being a father. Every guest sports a dad hat that represents something meaningful in their own fatherhood journey, adding a personal touch to each episode. Tune in for the real, unfiltered truth about what it means to be a dad. Want to be a guest on Dad Hat Shenanigans: The Unfiltered Truth of Being a Dad? Send D Brent Dowlen a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/dadhatshenaniganspodcast (https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/dadhatshenaniganspodcast)

Publisher

D Brent Dowlen

Category

kids & family · kids & family · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

26 Apr 2025

Latest episode

6 Mar 2026

Latest episodes

44 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Mar 2026

   Jon Hord: Why Setting Three Specific Dad Goals Changes Everything About Intentional Fatherhood

   Send a text Ever wonder how to set actual goals for your fatherhood instead of just hoping you'll figure it out? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Jon Hord, founder of the Engaged Father Project, who discovered that most dads have professional and financial goals but zero specific goals for being a father—and that changes everything. Jon shares his incredible journey from fear-driven perfectionist to vulnerable, intentional father, including: •Why his kids now talk about "new dad" ve...

2. 

   28 Feb 2026

   Tony Berardo: Why Choosing Presence Over Paychecks Changes Everything About Raising Connected Kids

   Send a text Ever wonder how to be the dad who shows up instead of just the guy who pays the bills? In this powerful episode, I sit down with Tony Berardo, a podcaster and founder of Human Dad apparel who discovered that changing more diapers than his wife isn't just helpful—it's revolutionary fatherhood. Tony shares his incredible journey from reluctant future father to passionate dad advocate, including: •The epic diaper blowout story that taught him why you need four backup outfits in your...

3. 

   12 Feb 2026

   Raising Men in a Changing World (with Shaun Dawson)

   Send a text On this episode of Dad Hat Shenanigans, Brent sits down with Shaun Dawson—tech entrepreneur, pilot, and host of the Raising Men podcast—for a real conversation about raising boys in a world that feels increasingly stacked against young men. You’ll hear a hilarious family story (the cherry slurpee incident), but the heart of this episode goes much deeper: how dads can model healthy masculinity, teach emotional regulation, and help boys grow into resilient, grounded men—without fall...

Who has been a guest on Dad Hat Shenanigans: The Unfiltered Truth of Being a Dad

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Jason Lang
• Craig Parks
• Rob Finlay
• David Pasqualone
• Matt Morizio

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

3,440

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 53 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

81

Social presence

0

YouTube

65

Engagement

0